GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |